Commentary:
90+6' Joao Pedro from Cagliari is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+6' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 5387.
90+6' Ball possession: Cagliari: 62%, Spezia: 38%.
90+5' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi is penalised for pushing Charalambos Lykogiannis.
90+5' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
90+5' Safe hands from Alessio Cragno as he comes out and claims the ball
90+5' Petko Hristov puts in a cross...
90+4' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Giovanni Simeone from Cagliari trips Petko Hristov
90+4' A shot by Giulio Maggiore is blocked.
90+3' Luca Vignali from Spezia is ruled offside.
90+3' Charalambos Lykogiannis relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Ebrima Colley puts in a cross...
90+3' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Spezia are trying to create something here.
90+2' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Goal kick for Cagliari.
90+2' Ebrima Colley from Spezia heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+2' Simone Bastoni puts in a cross...
90+1' Ebrima Colley from Spezia crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
90+1' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Goal kick for Spezia.
90+1' Giovanni Simeone from Cagliari sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
90' Ball possession: Cagliari: 63%, Spezia: 37%.
90' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
89' Samuel Mraz is penalised for pushing Gabriele Zappa.
89' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
88' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Luca Ceppitelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Ebrima Colley from Spezia swings in the corner from the right.
88' Charalambos Lykogiannis clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
88' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi puts in a cross...
88' Joao Pedro relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Simone Bastoni from Spezia swings in the corner from the left.
87' Samuel Mraz sees his shot deflected off target
86' Spezia are trying to create something here.
86' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
86' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
86' Spezia with a potentially dangerous attack.
85' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
85' Ball possession: Cagliari: 64%, Spezia: 36%.
85' Salvador Ferrer is leaving the field to be replaced by Luca Vignali in a tactical substitution.
84' Andrea Carboni is leaving the field to be replaced by Charalambos Lykogiannis in a tactical substitution.
84' Leonardo Pavoletti is leaving the field to be replaced by Giovanni Simeone in a tactical substitution.
84' That's a great ball by Giulio Maggiore from Spezia. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
84' Spezia are trying to create something here.
83' Spezia are in control of the ball.
83' A shot by Leonardo Pavoletti is blocked.
83' Poor play by Jeroen Zoet as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
83' Leonardo Pavoletti relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Ebrima Colley swings in a cross from the free kick.
82' Yellow card for Kevin Strootman.
81' Kevin Strootman from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ebrima Colley
81' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' A shot by Dimitrios Nikolaou is blocked.
80' Spezia are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Cagliari: 66%, Spezia: 34%.
80' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' After a tactical foul, Gabriele Zappa sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
79' Gabriele Zappa from Cagliari goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Giulio Maggiore
78' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
77' Spezia are in control of the ball.
77' Leonardo Pavoletti is penalised for pushing Petko Hristov.
77' Samuel Mraz from Spezia is ruled offside.
77' A chance opens up as Kelvin Amian from Spezia successfully finds a team mate in the area...
77' Spezia are trying to create something here.
76' Good effort by Joao Pedro as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
76' Danger! Razvan Marin from Cagliari successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
76' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
76' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
76' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
75' Ebrima Colley shoots from outside the box, but Alessio Cragno has it under control
75' Great skill from Ebrima Colley as he dribbles past his opponents
75' Spezia with a potentially dangerous attack.
75' Ball possession: Cagliari: 68%, Spezia: 32%.
75' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Martin Erlic relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' A shot by Leonardo Pavoletti is blocked.
74' Dalbert puts in a cross...
74' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
74' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' The game is restarted.
74' Diego Godin is leaving the field to be replaced by Luca Ceppitelli in a tactical substitution.
72' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
71' Spezia are trying to create something here.
71' Good effort by Joao Pedro as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
70' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
70' Spezia are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Cagliari: 70%, Spezia: 30%.
70' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
70' A chance presents itself to Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari but his header goes wide
70' Gaston Pereiro puts in a cross...
70' Martin Erlic relieves the pressure with a clearance
69' Gaston Pereiro puts in a cross...
69' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
69' Daniele Verde is leaving the field to be replaced by Samuel Mraz in a tactical substitution.
69' Salvador Ferrer from Spezia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
68' The referee shows Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
68' Diego Godin relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Ebrima Colley puts in a cross...
68' Spezia are in control of the ball.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari trips Salvador Ferrer
67' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' G O O O A A A L - Joao Pedro from Cagliari puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Jeroen Zoet chose the wrong side.66' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Cagliari!
65' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
65' Ball possession: Cagliari: 70%, Spezia: 30%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Jeroen Zoet from Spezia trips Leonardo Pavoletti
64' Joao Pedro from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
64' Simone Bastoni from Spezia directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
63' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
63' Alessandro Deiola is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaston Pereiro in a tactical substitution.
63' Sebastian Walukiewicz is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriele Zappa in a tactical substitution.
62' Razvan Marin provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Joao Pedro from Cagliari beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!62' Razvan Marin of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
62' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
61' Spezia are trying to create something here.
61' Joao Pedro is penalised for pushing Giulio Maggiore.
60' Ball possession: Cagliari: 70%, Spezia: 30%.
60' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Martin Erlic relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
60' Joao Pedro sees his shot deflected off target
59' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' Kelvin Amian provided the assist for the goal.
58' G O O O A A A L - Simone Bastoni from Spezia taps the ball in with the right! An easy finish for Simone Bastoni58' Kelvin Amian from Spezia picks out a team mate with a great pass.
58' Danger! Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
58' Spezia with a potentially dangerous attack.
57' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Petko Hristov relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Nahitan Nandez puts in a cross...
57' Razvan Marin from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
56' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
56' That's a great ball by Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
55' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: Cagliari: 70%, Spezia: 30%.
55' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari commits a foul by elbowing Martin Erlic
54' Kevin Strootman puts in a cross...
54' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
53' Spezia are in control of the ball.
53' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
53' The match is being overshadowed by some very harsh play from both sides
53' The referee signals a free kick as Martin Erlic from Spezia trips Leonardo Pavoletti
52' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia trips Dalbert
52' Kelvin Amian relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
51' Nahitan Nandez sees his shot deflected off target
51' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Daniele Verde from Spezia trips Dalbert
50' Ball possession: Cagliari: 69%, Spezia: 31%.
50' Dangerous challenge by Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia. Kevin Strootman on the receiving end of that.
50' Giulio Maggiore from Spezia directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Spezia are trying to create something here.
49' Diego Godin relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Daniele Verde puts in a cross...
49' Daniele Verde from Spezia takes a short corner kick from the right.
49' Kevin Strootman clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
49' Alessio Cragno comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
49' Ebrima Colley from Spezia directs a ball squarely in the box.
48' Spezia are trying to create something here.
48' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
48' Leonardo Pavoletti hand-balls.
48' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
47' Razvan Marin sees his shot deflected off target
47' Kevin Strootman of Cagliari passes the ball to a team mate.
47' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
47' How did he miss that? Leonardo Pavoletti has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
47' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari puts in a great cross...
47' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
46' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
46' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
46' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Spezia gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Cagliari: 67%, Spezia: 33%.
45+3' Leonardo Pavoletti is penalised for pushing Martin Erlic.
45+3' Razvan Marin swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+2' Yellow card for Dimitrios Nikolaou.
45+2' Dimitrios Nikolaou is penalised for pushing Nahitan Nandez.
45+2' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Razvan Marin from Cagliari passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
45+1' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
45+1' Daniele Verde from Spezia tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
45+1' Spezia with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Ball possession: Cagliari: 69%, Spezia: 31%.
45' Spezia are in control of the ball.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Strootman from Cagliari trips Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi
45' Goal kick for Spezia.
45' Joao Pedro from Cagliari heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
44' Razvan Marin puts in a cross...
44' Kelvin Amian relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
44' Kelvin Amian clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
43' It's a good hit from long range by Joao Pedro who forces a save from Jeroen Zoet. Corner kick.
43' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
43' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Giulio Maggiore from Spezia trips Diego Godin
41' The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Cagliari trips Dimitrios Nikolaou
41' Spezia are in control of the ball.
41' Joao Pedro sends a header towards goal, but Jeroen Zoet is there to comfortably save it
41' Razvan Marin swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Dimitrios Nikolaou from Spezia trips Nahitan Nandez
40' Ball possession: Cagliari: 69%, Spezia: 31%.
40' Kevin Strootman from Cagliari directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
39' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
39' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
38' Ebrima Colley from Spezia is ruled offside.
38' Diego Godin relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Ebrima Colley puts in a cross...
38' Ebrima Colley from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Razvan Marin is penalised for pushing Ebrima Colley.
37' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
36' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
36' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
35' Ball possession: Cagliari: 69%, Spezia: 31%.
34' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
34' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Goal kick for Spezia.
34' Dalbert from Cagliari crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
33' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
33' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari is ruled offside.
33' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia trips Diego Godin
32' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the right.
32' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
32' Great skill from Nahitan Nandez as he dribbles past his opponents
31' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
31' Ball possession: Cagliari: 67%, Spezia: 33%.
31' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
31' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
31' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
30' Diego Godin sees his shot deflected off target
30' Diego Godin gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
30' Poor play by Jeroen Zoet as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
30' Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
30' Daniele Verde clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
29' Could be a good chance here as Andrea Carboni from Cagliari cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
29' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
29' Safe hands from Jeroen Zoet as he comes out and claims the ball
28' Andrea Carboni puts in a cross...
28' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
28' Goal kick for Spezia.
28' The game is restarted.
26' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
25' Ball possession: Cagliari: 67%, Spezia: 33%.
25' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
25' How did he miss that? Sebastian Walukiewicz has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
25' Leonardo Pavoletti from Cagliari had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
25' Andrea Carboni puts in a cross...
24' Jeroen Zoet comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
24' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
23' Dalbert from Cagliari sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
23' Danger! Andrea Carboni from Cagliari successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
23' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
23' A shot by Simone Bastoni is blocked.
23' Ebrima Colley from Spezia takes a short corner kick from the left.
22' Nahitan Nandez clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
22' Giulio Maggiore from Spezia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
22' Spezia are trying to create something here.
22' Alessandro Deiola from Cagliari tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
22' Dalbert puts in a cross...
21' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
20' Cagliari take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
20' Good effort by Daniele Verde as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
20' Danger! Giulio Maggiore from Spezia successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
20' Spezia are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Cagliari: 64%, Spezia: 36%.
19' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
18' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Spezia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
17' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
17' That's a great ball by Ebrima Colley from Spezia. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
17' Alessio Cragno relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Daniele Verde swings in a cross from the free kick.
16' Diego Godin is penalised for pushing Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi.
16' Leonardo Pavoletti hand-balls.
15' Spezia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Cagliari: 58%, Spezia: 42%.
15' Goal kick for Spezia.
14' Andrea Carboni sends a long ball upfield.
14' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
14' Yellow card for Simone Bastoni.
14' Reckless challenge there. Simone Bastoni commits a rough foul on Kevin Strootman
13' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
13' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
13' Cagliari take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Cagliari plays a short goal kick.
12' Daniele Verde goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
11' Obstruction as Razvan Marin cuts off the run of Ebrima Colley. A free-kick is awarded.
11' Spezia are trying to create something here.
11' Daniele Verde from Spezia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin Strootman
10' Spezia are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Cagliari: 51%, Spezia: 49%.
10' Spezia plays a short goal kick.
10' Andrea Carboni from Cagliari fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
10' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
9' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
9' Razvan Marin from Cagliari swings in the corner from the left.
9' Andrea Carboni from Cagliari tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Cagliari are trying to create something here.
7' Daniele Verde provided the assist for the goal.
7' G O O O A A A L - Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!7' Daniele Verde from Spezia plays a cheeky 1-2 with Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi.
7' Spezia with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' Spezia are in control of the ball.
6' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
6' Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi from Spezia is ruled offside.
6' Could be a good chance here as Simone Bastoni from Spezia cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
5' Spezia are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Cagliari: 30%, Spezia: 70%.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Giulio Maggiore from Spezia trips Kevin Strootman
4' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Daniele Verde from Spezia trips Razvan Marin
4' Spezia are trying to create something here.
3' Spezia are in control of the ball.
2' Dangerous challenge by Joao Pedro from Cagliari. Jeroen Zoet on the receiving end of that.
2' Cagliari with a potentially dangerous attack.
2' Giulio Maggiore shoots from outside the box, but Alessio Cragno has it under control
1' Cagliari are in control of the ball.
1' Spezia are in control of the ball.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Nahitan Nandez from Cagliari trips Ebrima Colley
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Spezia kick-off, and the game is underway.
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